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For ailing Astros, it's next man up against Twins
The Houston Astros continue to win despite being decimated by injuries.,The latest example: a 3-2 walk-off victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday that clinched a win of a three-game home series and improved the Astros' record to 14-5 since May 24. Houston has won or split 11 straight home seri...
Marlins visit Nationals, seek first series sweep of season
The Miami Marlins will go for their first series sweep of the season when they visit the Washington Nationals on Sunday afternoon.,For the second consecutive game in the set, the Marlins fended off a late rally Saturday, holding on for 4-3 win after the Nationals scored twice in the ninth inning and...
Phillies' Zack Wheeler looks for elusive win vs. Blue Jays
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler has won 109 games in his major league career, but not one of those has come against the Toronto Blue Jays. ,He'll try to change that Sunday afternoon when the host Phillies go for a sweep of the three-game series.,Wheeler (6-2, 2.85 ERA) is 0-2 with a ...
Rays riding contributions of former Mets into finale vs. New York
It mostly has been a charmed year for the New York Mets. ,Their stars generally have played like stars, and their starting pitching unexpectedly has been excellent, allowing them to compile the best record in the National League.,But the Tampa Bay Rays are a game away from sweeping their three-game ...
Surging Red Sox seek rare sweep of Yankees
The host Boston Red Sox have an opportunity on Sunday afternoon to sweep the New York Yankees for the first time in a three-game series since August 2023.,After beating New York 4-3 on Saturday, the Red Sox have a four-game winning streak and have defeated the Yankees four straight times. The Red So...
Orioles vie for series sweep vs. Mike Trout, Angels
There's less gloom and doom around the Baltimore Orioles these days.,They'll look to make their situation even brighter when they host the Los Angeles Angels in Sunday afternoon's series finale.,The Orioles will aim for their third sweep in their last five series. Baltimore beat Los Angeles 6-5 on S...
Braves building steam ahead of series finale vs. Rockies
The Atlanta Braves will send right-hander Grant Holmes to the mound on Sunday afternoon in an effort to sweep their three-game series with the visiting Colorado Rockies.,A win would give the Braves momentum heading into next week's series against the National League East-leading New York Mets.,Atlan...
Reds turn to Wade Miley in bid to shut down Tigers
Both teams have put on a power display during the first two games of the weekend series between the Cincinnati Reds and the host Detroit Tigers.,Detroit blasted four home runs in an 11-5 romp during the series opener on Friday. Cincinnati countered with four long balls on Saturday while rolling to a...
Geekay Esports stays undefeated at OWCS NA Stage 2
In a matchup of the top two teams, Geekay Esports defeated NTMR 3-2 to improve to 7-0 on Saturday as Week 6 opened in the Overwatch Champions Series 2025 -- North America Stage 2.,Team Liquid and Extinction notched 3-0 sweeps of Sakura Esports and Supernova, respectively.,The tournament, played onli...
Brandon Vazquez makes up for earlier mistake to lift Austin FC over Red Bulls
Brandon Vazquez made amends for an own goal by booting home the game winner in the 51st minute as host Austin FC did just enough to beat the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Saturday in just the third ever meeting between the interconference rivals.,Vazquez ran to the near post to take a perfect pass from ...
Crew hang on late to hand Whitecaps rare loss
Diego Rossi scored the go-ahead goal in the 21st minute and the Columbus Crew held on for a 2-1 victory over visiting Vancouver to hand the Whitecaps their first defeat in 12 matches.,The Whitecaps (10-2-5, 38 points) had six wins and five ties since their only loss on March 22 to the Chicago Fire. ...
Adam Scott stands out amid U.S. Open leaderboard of fresh faces
OAKMONT, Pa. -- Asked Friday how he'd describe his window to win another major championship, Adam Scott had a one-word zinger: "Ajar.",Yes, a self-effacing but fair assessment when you're pushing 45. But perhaps Scott didn't foresee the round he would shoot on Saturday.,Scott followed consecutive ev...
Rays' five-run fourth and solid relief stops Mets
Junior Caminero homered to ignite a five-run fourth inning Saturday, while Taylor Walls doubled twice and knocked in two runs as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays stopped the New York Mets by an 8-4 count.,Drew Rasmussen (6-4) allowed four runs on seven hits and a walk over five innings, fanning three, as...
Cardinals break 6-game skid, pound Brewers
Nolan Gorman had a three-run homer and Willson Contreras added a solo shot as the visiting St. Louis Cardinals snapped a six-game losing streak with an 8-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday., ,Gorman's homer put the Cardinals up 7-1 in the fifth. Willson Contreras was hit by a pitch wit...
Cardinals activate OF Jordan Walker (wrist) from IL
The St. Louis Cardinals activated outfielder Jordan Walker (wrist) from the 10-day injured list on Saturday.,Walker had been sidelined since May 28 with left wrist inflammation. He returned to the lineup on Saturday against the host Milwaukee Brewers and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run in an 8-5 ...
Twins CF Byron Buxton, 3B Royce Lewis out with injuries
Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton exited Saturday's 3-2 road loss against the Houston Astros after being struck on the left elbow by a 95 mph sinker from right-hander Hunter Brown. ,After he was hit by the pitch in the sixth inning, Buxton remained in the game and stole second but exited b...
Cam Smith, Astros walk off Twins in thriller
Rookie Cam Smith bounced a first-pitch, walk-off single into center field, and the Houston Astros topped the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Saturday to secure the three-game series.,Smith completed the rally started against Twins closer Jhoan Duran (4-2) by Christian Walker, who walked with one out in the n...
Oilers starting G Calvin Pickard in Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final
After playing an instrumental role in the Edmonton Oilers' 5-4 overtime win in Game 4 on Thursday to even the Stanley Cup Final, goaltender Calvin Pickard will start Saturday's pivotal Game 5 against the visiting Florida Panthers.,In relief of Stuart Skinner, who gave up three goals in the first per...
‘Oh, it’s the tax haven!’ U.S. Open low am took unique path from Cayman Islands
OAKMONT, Pa. -- When Justin Hastings won the Latin American Amateur Championship in January, he unlocked a number of career-changing benefits, including exemptions into the Masters, U.S. Open and Open Championship.,On the course at Oakmont Country Club this week, some of his peers' curiosity has bee...
Angels' Rule 5 pick Garrett McDaniels returns to Dodgers
Selected by the Los Angeles Angels in last December's Rule 5 draft, left-hander Garrett McDaniels cleared waivers and will rejoin the Los Angeles Dodgers.,The 25-year-old thrived in the Dodgers' minor league system in 2024, posting a combined 3.19 ERA in 32 games. However, Double-A was still the hig...